Ashey Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER GOSPEL musician Hilton Chimedza is enjoying a breakthrough moment with his latest single, Takatenderana, which has gained significant traction across social media platforms and among church communities. The song, which was created for the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) Youths’ 35th Anniversary Celebrations scheduled for August 13 to 16 at…
BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI PRIVATE health providers have been invited to operate ultrasound scan facilities within Harare City Council polyclinics to improve suburban diagnostic care.The local authority operates 12 polyclinics in high-density suburbs, providing maternity, primary healthcare and family health services.In a statement yesterday, council said it was inviting companies to lease space at selected polyclinics to…
Yvonne NcubeIn BULAWAYO A 20-year-old man from Fort Rixon in Insiza district is on trial facing allegations of raping and robbing an 84-year-old woman of US$1 200.Ndumiso Nyathi, of Pioneer Village 1, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira charged with rape and robbery.He pleaded not guilty to both charges and was remanded in custody…
VALENTIM PEREIRA WORKING in hospitality in Harare, you see the same thing at every event.The drinks table is always the first thing set up and the last thing cleared away. It does not matter if it is a wedding, a corporate function, a birthday, or a networking evening.The alcohol arrives before the guests and it…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITERTHE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has made annual internal and external audits compulsory for all government and non-government schools with immediate effect to strengthen financial transparency and accountability.The directive is contained in Secretary’s Circular Number 9 of 2026, signed by permanent secretary, Moses Mhike and effective from August 5, 2026.“All SDA,…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE government has called for increased psychosocial support for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, saying counselling and mental health services are critical to helping survivors recover from the trauma they endured.Speaking at the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) transit centre in Njube the minister of State…
THE assurances delivered by the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, and permanent secretary George Guvamatanga at the Daily News Mid-Term Budget Review breakfast meeting in Harare on Wednesday present a welcome, albeit overdue, moment of alignment between government policy and private sector expectations. By electing to preserve existing regulatory measures rather than introducing unexpected taxes…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A HARARE woman has been awarded an 80 percent share of a prime Borrowdale property following a landmark High Court divorce ruling. Justice Phillipa Phillips granted a decree of divorce to Tafadzwa Adelaide Mwale (née Matimba) and Isaacs Yesake Mwale, and determined the distribution of their matrimonial assets. The dispute…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER SCOTTLAND coach Norman Mapeza says his side will not take Nsingizini Hotspurs lightly after the sides were drawn against each other in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27Caf Champions League. According to yesterday’s draw, which was held in Cairo, Egypt, reigning Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Scottland will host…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS A STAR-STUDDED line up is set to showcase at the Heroes Day Gala set for Tuesday at Chemhanza Grounds, Mubaira Growth Point in Mhondoro. The gala, will bring together some of the country’s biggest names in music, with organisers assembling a diverse cast of artistes representing sungura, Zimdancehall and traditional music among others….

